Randy Orton was not on RAW this week and many fans wondered what was going on with The Viper. Matt Riddle was there instead and he wrestled in Orton’s place. He also presented a “letter” from Randy that caused a lot of attention.
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This week’s episode of RAW started out with Sonya Deville and Adam Pearce saying that Orton couldn’t be on the show. Then Riddle entered the frame with a letter claiming to be from Randy Orton. This letter read:
“Page 1. Aloha. I THE VIPER RANDY ORTON, of Sound Body and Mind, hereby declare that my best friend RIDDLE, hiterfore take my place in tonights last chance triple threat match!”
“Page 2. RIDDLE is the Coolest, most Bodacious bro I could ask for and I would be honored if he were to fight on my Behalf. Aoha, THE LEGEND Killer [smiley face art] [snake art]”
Fans loved this segment and made plenty of jokes. The comedy in the segment broke out in the Internet Wrestling Community as many fans wanted to get a closer look at that piece of paper that Riddle presented the WWE Officials.
We’ll have to see what WWE has cooked up for Riddle next, but this week’s bit was a winner for many fans.
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